HQ Milton Calls This a 1969 Speedmaster

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wsfarrell

·Dec 2, 2016

Looks like a 145.012 to me, with a 145.022 69 ST caseback. I'm no expert though.
https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/v0q6j137/1969-omega-speedmaster-145.022-pre-moon-321-8226

 

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ryanbk

·Dec 2, 2016

I must agree

Sent from my Samsung galaxy S6

 

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Foo2rama

·Dec 2, 2016·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

I'm not seeing it.

:edit:

Yup your right. It's a later 145.012

 

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kov

·Dec 2, 2016

Wrong caseback leading to a wrong description?

 

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Foo2rama

·Dec 2, 2016·Nowhere near as grumpy as he used to be...

The funny thing is the full description of the watch would make you think that it would haveraised a flag in someone mind. Then again they called it a pie pan dial...

Over priced even with the correct caseback.

 

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watchknut

·Dec 2, 2016

Yeah, don't mind the movement, serial range, dial with applied logo and long indices...totally a 69...wow.

Or a prototype transitional

 

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JohnSteed

·Dec 2, 2016

Hahaha - someone buy the Trans and look for a caseback

 

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Spacefruit

·Dec 2, 2016·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

This is exactly why I like HQM.
They are a dealers dealer, who know a little about a lot.
They put up for sale what they buy, rarely "preparing" them.
That means sometimes you can get really fresh, original pieces.
They put a margin, and don't try to make the rent on one sale, no matter what it is.

i forgive all their errors, (and they have many!) because they have such huge volume

 

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oddboy

·Dec 2, 2016

Ive got a case back (with a lovely little inscription) if someone buys this one. 😁

 

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corn18

·Dec 2, 2016

Foo2rama

The funny thing is the full description of the watch would make you think that it would haveraised a flag in someone mind. Then again they called it a pie pan dial...

Over priced even with the correct caseback.

Uh oh. I just paid $8600 for a 145.012 67 in similar condition. Plus a $600 service.

 

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Spacefruit

·Dec 2, 2016·Prolific Speedmaster Hoarder

corn18

Uh oh. I just paid $8600 for a 145.012 67 in similar condition. Plus a $600 service.

It's all down to the look.

You may have a bargain....let see it?

 

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corn18

·Dec 2, 2016

I bought a 1039 from a very nice member here for it.

 

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MikiJ

·Dec 2, 2016

wsfarrell

Looks like a 145.012 to me, with a 145.022 69 ST caseback. I'm no expert though.
https://www.hqmilton.com/timepieces/v0q6j137/1969-omega-speedmaster-145.022-pre-moon-321-8226

Hell, I'm really late to the party to post this one 🙁

 

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rcs914

·Dec 2, 2016

Foo2rama

The funny thing is the full description of the watch would make you think that it would haveraised a flag in someone mind. Then again they called it a pie pan dial...

Over priced even with the correct caseback.

That is one of the best condition DON bezels I've seen recently though, which is semi-odd as the case looks a bit banged up.

 

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watchknut

·Dec 2, 2016

What I find odd is that they didn't do any research prior to listing...I mean there are certain steps any seller takes before listing.

Correct movt for reference
Correct dial for reference
Correct serial for reference

If any of those fail, then it requires a bit more research.

But to @Spacefruit point, this is what makes them a good dealer...something may fly under the radar.

Looks like a nice watch either way...makes me feel better about my 145.012-67!

 

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kov

·Dec 2, 2016

Always the same story : niche & focus VS volume 😗